July 28, 2026

Fuel prices have been on the rise again in recent weeks.  Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University Extension says higher spending for things like fuel won’t have an immediate impact on demand. AUDIO: Healthy Living on fuel prices and protein demand The post Higher fuel prices and demand for protein appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash rent negotiations could be complicated by tight margins this fall. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse, who is based in Minnesota, says even with recent price improvement, the cost of producing corn and soybeans next year will likely squeeze profits. “It will be interesting what happens with cash rents this fall. So far we haven’t […] The post Cash rents unlikely to drop despite profit squeeze appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The newly elected chairman of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council says the soybeans on his farm are filling pods as August begins. Kevin Mainord tells Brownfield “It looks really good. We’ve only had a couple of weeks of really high temperatures. Temperatures have kind of been moderate this year, which is a blessing, and we’ve […] The post Missouri farmer optimistic, heading into August with strong crop conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Southern rust has moved as far north as central Iowa. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says they’ve identified the corn disease in several counties. “Less than 10 (counties), but I’d say every day now I’m getting one or two emails a day with people finding it. And as of right now it’s […] The post Southern rust creeps north into Iowa, fungicide decisions loom appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The vice president of Washington Operations with the National Cotton Council says farm economic aid remains unsettled as Congress heads into the August recess. Robbie Minnich tells Brownfield “there’s still a lot of questions about what that’s going to look like.” At the end of July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution […] The post Economic aid “unsettled” as Congress considers distribution of potential $12 billion package appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on a bounce, feeders were mixed on spread trade.  August live cattle closed $2.25 higher at $227.47 and October live cattle closed $3.40 higher at $222.17.  August feeder cattle closed $4.82 higher at $343.07 and September feeder cattle closed $5.30 higher at $337.22.  Direct cash […] The post Live cattle higher on oversold signals appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The past president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says he supports USDA’s phased approach to reopen the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports. Concerns about New World screwworm had the border closed for more than one year, and Jeff Reed tells Brownfield “Sometimes, U.S. cattle producers might lose sight that other U.S. producers actually make a […] The post Cattle imports to resume as USDA reopens border; Missouri producer supports approach appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A cherry grower says she’s concerned about maintaining market share after this year’s dramatic decrease in production. Sarah Greiner and her husband Todd grow a variety of specialty crops in West Michigan, including sweet and tart cherries. “What are these buyers going to do?” she’s contemplating. “Are they going to replace the cherry products with some […] The post Cherry growers worry about future demand following major crop losses appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Members of the Minnesota Pork Activate leadership development program recently traveled to California to experience agriculture from a broader perspective. The post The Minnesota Porkcast: Minnesota Pork Activate in California appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating was down 3% on the week and traders are watching forecasts for August very closely. That’s a key month for development in many key growing areas. Export demand from China is solid ahead of an expected visit from President […] The post Soybeans, corn buy back part of Monday’s losses appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story